new cafe on the vale

billyam998 · E, Gold Joined: 29 Mar 2007 Posts: 3103

A new cafe has opened up on the vale, dove cottage tearoom, is on can al lane near stathern, it is well signposted from either end of the lane.
A viable alternative to the much maligned sedgebrook, and cyclists are very welcome.
It is run by volunteers to raise funds for a nearby hospice so is well worth a visit, at least once.
Large coffee and a very respectable slab of fruit cake £2.90 Cool

A word of warning it's entrance is just over a blind crested hump back bridge, be very careful of cars/pedestrians on the other side, also look out for your ride leader braking heavily. Wink

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billyam998 · E, Gold Joined: 29 Mar 2007 Posts: 3103

opens 11-3.30
Number for pre warning of large groups 01949 861950
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kingy · Posted: Sun May 10, 2009 6:10 pm Post subject:

Bill you truly are the cakemiester

Eros Polly · Posted: Mon May 11, 2009 8:41 am Post subject:

You can keep up to date with cafes in the Notts area here:

http://home.clara.net/terrydpscott/

billyam998 · E, Gold Joined: 29 Mar 2007 Posts: 3103

visited dove cottage again today, new items on menu set "teas" pot of tea and cake £3.00, Pot of tea, choice of sandiches, cake £4.00, pot of tea, choice of sandwiches, cake and scones cream and jam £5.00. The latter appearing to be verging on total gluttony.
The cake is like your mum used to make, and it's proper cup of tea/coffee not something out of the dishwasher. Get yourselves over there, you know you want to Wink

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Dave Wilkes · Posted: Mon May 25, 2009 6:46 pm Post subject:

legro · Posted: Mon May 25, 2009 6:51 pm Post subject:

are you talking about the Horkesley Vale? If so I have not seen said tea rooms??
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billyam998 · E, Gold Joined: 29 Mar 2007 Posts: 3103

Dave 1, yes I am sure they do a range of upper class teas to suit your venerable palate. There is however a choice of hills on the way back that might be less to your liking.
Dave 2, no sorry this is not in *CENSORED*, but you would be more than welcome any time matey. Give me a shout next time you're up in Nottingham.
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Dave Wilkes · Posted: Sat Jun 20, 2009 7:05 pm Post subject:

Finally got to Dove Cottage tea room today and can highly recommend it. My wife & myself did a good walk checking out some off road routes for cycling next time we visit, and enjoyed a very good lunch ( including a generous pot of Earl grey!! Laughing

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If Others haven't been yet, I suggest you do.

Incidentally, the chap there said he opened tins of beans in anticipation of a group of cyclists turning up the other weekend, so that he would be quick of the mark ( he had had regular visits in previous weeks) - unfortunately no one came that day! .... he had beans for tea.
If you are a large group intending to call there one weekend, perhaps a phone call wouldn't go amiss.
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maryhinge · Posted: Sat Jul 04, 2009 7:37 pm Post subject:

Now on Summer opening times 10.30am to 4.30pm. Very Happy

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billyam998 · E, Gold Joined: 29 Mar 2007 Posts: 3103

Was in there yesterday, with canon dale. It was a bit quiet, the little old ladies were saying that last sunday (I know it was piggin awful) only four people called in all day.
Amazing value for money, very clean and pleasant surroundings, and it's for charity. Get yerselves out there Wink

Will Scarlet · E, Silver Joined: 31 Dec 2002 Posts: 1734

Last time I went on a Sunday, it was rammed - though that was in the summer. The Sherwood easy run (The Budgie Run!) goes there on a Saturday sometimes.

officer bob · Posted: Mon Mar 22, 2010 4:16 pm Post subject:

We went in today, busy yet welcoming and excellent value,

The A46 roadworks make the route pot luck, 71 miles in total Shocked

Bl**dy Highways Agency (I'd sack the lot of 'em) Wink

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Daphne Brackett · Posted: Sat Mar 27, 2010 4:37 pm Post subject:

Dove Cottage tea rooms and shop is 1 year old today Smile

Spoke to one of the volunteers who told me that they are about to present £37,000 to the hospice from the first years trading. This will pay for two nurses to provide respite care in patients homes when they are too ill to go to the cottage. Very Happy

Now on summer opening times 10.30 - 4.30 so no excuse not to go and spend a few pennies in a fantastic cause, and the cakes are great as well. apparently the queues were out the door last sunday so it pys to get there early.

Climbing frame currently being built in the garden, but I think it is meant for children Twisted Evil

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officer bob · Posted: Mon Mar 29, 2010 10:38 am Post subject:

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